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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 3 findings
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presenting higher risk of vehicular pedestrian injury. The speed limit on Memorial Drive does not reflect the use of existing speed risk
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data or any risk analysis. Perception by some residents is that local government is either unaware of the
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risks to pedestrians on Memorial Drive or is unconcerned. There is a lack of vehicle calming methods to assist pedestrian safety.
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 33to the park to a speed based on a combination of studies and surveys, not just the speed summary.
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R3Page 33bumps and/or advisory signs, paint the speed limit on the asphalt, yellow flashing lights during events.
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R4Page 33conditions while driving on Memorial Drive given the presence of events and pedestrians
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R5Page 33fatality occurs on the Memorial Drive segment adjacent to Veterans Park before addressing the speed issue. Local government should acknowledge and further evaluate safety and the speed to prevent and not wait to react to accidents. Local government should decide if conditions warrant another E&TS be done before 2017.
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R6Page 33typical event and on a regular day. Count the traffic during a typical event and on a regular day. Research the risk of injury based on the number of pedestrians in proximity to the number of cars. Determine if any benefits exist in a speed limit of 40mph. Responses Required: The San Benito County Board of Supervisors (90 days to respond) • The City Council of Hollister (90 days to respond)